News Release

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

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On Tuesday August 15, 2017, students from Los Angeles Unified
School District (LAUSD) will return for the 2017/2018 school year
from summer vacation. To strengthen the relationship between the
Los Angeles Police Department and community members, officers from
Operations Central Bureau will visit 94 elementary schools, to
ensure the safety of our students.

Officers will remain highly visible throughout the morning as
students arrive to school. Officers will monitor pedestrian and
vehicular traffic to ensure that all participants are safe and to
further build public trust and confidence in Los Angeles Police
Department. Officers will discuss traffic concerns, provide
information fliers, and discuss the Safety Valet Program.

The LAPD would like to remind the public to take the following
actions when in the proximity of schools:

•Slow down. Schools have a school zone speed (The Current Speed
Limit is 25 MPH for a school zone), which was designed to safeguard
students. A few extra minutes in your commute could safe a
student's life.

•Be alert. Many students are small in stature and are difficult to
see while driving.

•Stop when approaching a bus with flashing red light lights and
stop signal arm. This indicates a bus is loading or unloading
students.

•Obey stop signs

•No double parking

•Avoid U-turns

•Use cross walks

•Be patient

Any questions regarding this matter may be referred to Sergeant
Felicia McAdams, Central Traffic Division at (213) 833-3745.